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Synopsis

George is dying of pancreatic cancer, and turns to a cutting-edge cure that seems to bend the laws of nature. Using hyperbolic metamaterials, the strange surfaces that can cloak objects or hide events, George seeks to remove his disease, but removes much more.

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Story Elements

Ratings Factors

Language:

No profanity or censor words

Sexual Content:

No sexual acts implied or described

Target Audience Age/Stage of Life:

18-34 (New adult/twentysomethings)

Violence:

None

Setting

Geography:

USA

Realism:

World is similar to ours, but plot elements exceed our current tech level

Setting Type:

Urban (city)

Time Period:

2020 - 2029

Main Character

Age:

Middle-aged

Gender:

Male

Race:

Irrelevant

Religion:

Irrelevant

Sexual Preference:

Heterosexual

Styles & Themes

Humor:

Serious

Inspires Reader to Feel:

Uneasy/Tense

Mysteries & Puzzles:

Thought-provoking puzzles tangentially related to story

Pacing:

Breakneck

Physical Action:

Negligible physical action

Political/Social Commentary:

Story includes metaphors for social or political theme(s)

Romance:

Minor romance, not a significant story driver

Genre

Science Fiction

Realism:

World is similar to ours, but plot elements transcend modern science

Science stretched but possible (possible science of the near future)

Science of far future, attempts for rigorous accuracy

Science well beyond modern definitions, bordering on fantasy

Setting Type:

Post-Apocalyptic

Space

Time Period:

2020 - 2030

2030 - 2050

2050 - 2100

2100 - 2200

2200 - 3000

Far Future (3000+)

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About the author

Zachary J Cooper grew up working for the Museum of Western Colorado before attending Montana State University to study Evolutionary Biology and American Studies. He lives in Montana with his wife and three children.